To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience assisting with the interpretation and application of federal grants management requirements, including Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, transportation laws, regulations, and policies related to grants and cooperative agreements. Experience supporting the development and implementation of grants management guidance, procedures, training materials, or technical assistance for internal and external stakeholders. Experience gathering information and assisting with the review of grants management or regulatory issues to support the development of guidance materials, recommendations, or administrative process improvements. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience interpreting and applying federal grants management requirements, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, transportation laws, regulations, and policies related to grants and cooperative agreements. Experience developing, implementing, and providing guidance, policies, procedures, training, or technical assistance on grants management issues for internal and external stakeholders. Experience analyzing grant management or regulatory issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop recommendations, guidance materials, or process improvements that support compliant program administration. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Grants Management and Federal Financial Assistance Requirements: Knowledge of federal grants management principles, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance, covering cost principles, administrative requirements, audit requirements, and pre- and post-award processes for transportation grants and cooperative agreements. Policy Analysis, Development, and Program Implementation: Ability to analyze complex statutes, regulations, and legislative requirements; interpret transportation laws and policies; and develop, implement, and update grant management policies, guidance, and procedures. Communication, Training, and Stakeholder Coordination: Skill in preparing clear written guidance and briefing materials, delivering training and technical assistance, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of grants management requirements. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.